Right-to-repair law could cut e-waste
It's a frustrating scenario most South African consumers are all too familiar with: You purchase an expensive new electrical item or electronic device, and shortly after the warranty expires, a small part breaks. But when you take it into the manufacturer, they simply...
Startup innovation shapes tech landscape
In the ever-evolving landscape of tech innovation, practical and customer-centric solutions take centre stage - from AI-driven medical diagnostics to streamlined IT management platforms enhancing operational efficiency, the focus is on solutions that directly impact...
These are the channel’s favourite vendors
South Africa’s resellers have once again made their voices heard, voting for their favourite vendors in the 2022 Channelwise Awards. “Over the years, the Channelwise Awards have tracked the progress of the South African IT industry, reflecting each year how technology...
Your data could be for sale on a bot market
At least 5-million people have had their online identities stolen and sold on bot markets for R102.00 on average - and 48 000 of those affected are South African. This data comes from research by the cybersecurity company NordVPN, which looked into three major bot...
Heightened hacktivism, geopolitical cyberattacks expected in 2023
Forecasts from the Trellix Advanced Research Centre anticipate spikes in geopolitically motivated attacks across Asia and Europe, hacktivism fuelled by tensions from opposing political parties, and vulnerabilities in core software supply chains. "Analyzing current...
Cybercriminals are after your bank account this festive season
According to a 2021 Interpol report, South Africa had 230-million cyber threat detections between January 2020 and February 2021. Additionally, the country recorded a 100% increase in mobile banking application fraud and is estimated to have suffered 577 malware...
This is the year in search in SA
Google today released its Year in Search results, which capture all of the information and questions South Africans sought out in 2022. Google's Year in Search is an annual analysis that reveals the top trending lists and spotlights what the world searches to see,...
CIOs move towards becoming business value drivers
The CIO role is evolving beyond that of being a technical problem solver, to becoming a strategic business value driver. However, CIOs themselves need to take the lead in entrenching themselves as agents of change for business. This emerged during a round table...
EWSETA, CSIR collaborate to grow renewable energy skills
The EWSETA (Energy and Water Sector Education and Training Authority) and the CSIR (Council for Scientific and Industrial Research) have entered into a funding agreement with a value of just over R9-million, over the five-year period, to launch the Energy Industry...
New drug discovery accelerated with hybrid quantum computing
The promise of quantum computing is to solve unsolvable problems, and companies are already making headway with hybrid approaches - those that combine classical and quantum computing - to tackle challenges like drug discovery for incurable diseases. By accelerating...
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FMI gains speed, agility with Lenovo ThinkSystems
The insurance business is fast-paced and dynamic, so IT must provide fast processing and storage that’s both available and easy to manage. When Durban-based insurer FMI needed to refresh its existing IBM systems, it turned to long-time partner Network Configurations...
IoT to change lives across Africa
The Internet of Things (IoT) is impacting the lives of millions around the world - but none more so than those in Africa. SolarNow, a social business passionate about transforming lives by providing high quality solar energy, appliances and financing solutions in East...
Use science and data for hiring success
There is a wealth of new methods, backed by research and new data sets, to inform the hiring of executive teams. Despite this, many companies still approach hiring based on outdated principles and concepts, which means that they are not making optimally successful...
Tech to the aid of construction
Mobile technology could help South African construction companies to boost productivity as they seek to optimise efficiencies in the face of a long industry slump, writes Matthew Kibby, vice-president: enterprise, Africa and Middle East at Sage. South Africa's...
Take your salary to the next level
Everyone wants to know how they can grow their salary, how they can take their increase above the standard percentage point and take home more for their hard work. Fortunately, there are steps that anyone can follow that will help them to grow their salary and their...
Netstar helps nab high-value assets syndicate
Altron's subsidiary Netstar assisted in the successful arrest of a group of criminals within an hour of a robbery of high value assets that took place at premises in the Johannesburg CBD. Netstar's proprietary technology enabled Netstar to track the movements of the...
Software AG unveils new IoT solutions
Software AG has unveiled the latest version of its open, cloud-based Cumulocity IoT platform (Release 9), which builds on its distributed architecture with additional edge processing capabilities. Cumulocity IoT now includes enhanced high availability, multi-cluster...
Telkom offers new Samsung phones with FreeMe deals
The new Samsung S9 and S9 Plus smartphones will be available on Telkom's data driven FreeMe plans from 16 March 2018 in stores and online. Pre-orders for the device are open from today on the Telkom website. The Galaxy S9 and S9+ boast Samsung's most advanced camera...
Panda and BDO in strategic partnership
Cyber security firm Panda Security Africa and audit, advisory and tax firm, BDO South Africa, have formed a strategic cyber alliance to enable BDO to offer a managed security service to their clients, using Panda's next generation EDR solution. Predictions for 2018...
Sureswipe’s POS Lite benefits small retailers
For a small retailer or start-up to be successful and move to the next level, it's important that systems are in place to track inventory, recon and balance merchant batch closure, manage multiple store and staff sales and have immediate access to realtime data that...
Data Analyst (Wits RHI) – Gauteng Berea
Main purpose of the job:To provide statistical support for the conduct, design, conceptualization, and analysis of research projectsLocation:22 Esselen Street, Hillbrow, Johannesburg Key performance areas:Contribute to the development of research protocolsDevelop the...
Test Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg
Requirements: The company requires the services of a Test Analyst in the Technology Department. We require a self-starter with an outgoing personality and the ability to communicate at all levels. The successful candidate will be required to facilitate Testing within...
Business Analyst
Our client is a forward-thinking leader in the Logistics Industry and needs to appoint an experienced Business Analyst Duties & Responsibilities Requirements Gathering and Analysis:? Collaborate with stakeholders to elicit and document business requirements.?...
Senior SAP ABAP Developer (hybrid) contract (2350) TB
Provide a code review quality assurance service to our customers. Reviewing proposed solutions and code changes, based on learned knowledge of existing system design and company global development guidelines. Carry out visual logic checks, code inspector and virtual...
Test Analyst
REQUIREMENTS: IT DiplomaISTQB - Foundation testing certification is a must Agile, functional and non-functional Understands development practices and structures; SQL and database query tools RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsible for designing, developing, and executing...
Business Analyst – Western Cape Kraaifontein
Our client is a forward-thinking leader in the Logistics Industry and needs to appoint an experienced Business Analyst Duties & Responsibilities Requirements Gathering and Analysis:? Collaborate with stakeholders to elicit and document business requirements.?...
Senior SAP ABAP Developer (hybrid) contract (2350) TB – Gauteng Midrand
Provide a code review quality assurance service to our customers. Reviewing proposed solutions and code changes, based on learned knowledge of existing system design and company global development guidelines. Carry out visual logic checks, code inspector and virtual...
Test Analyst – Gauteng Centurion
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Project Manager at Parvana Recruitment
About the Role:As a Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in steering the successful execution of software development projects through the entire Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). You will be responsible for meticulous project planning, resource...
Data Scientist
Job Description:Are you ready to transform data into strategic insights? Join us as our Head of Analytics! Lead a vibrant team of data scientists and analysts to drive growth and innovation. Oversee projects, ensure timely and budget-friendly delivery, and make a...
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